1. Overview

• Definition: An Application is an essential security layer in Mobio that identifies and authenticates incoming and outgoing requests.
• Value: Applications act as a gatekeeper, blocking invalid access and spam. Mobio automatically rejects any API request with missing or incorrect Application credentials.
• Users: System Admin, Data Engineer.

2. Terminology & Configuration Parameters

• Application ID — A public identifier string that identifies each application in the system.
• Application Secret / Key — A private key string used to generate a digital signature (hash/signature) that encrypts data in transit.
• Usage Scope — Shows how many data sources (Connector In) and destinations (Connector Out) an application is connected to.

3. Prerequisites

• Related article: Overview of Data Flow Operation – Data Source
• Permissions: Your Mobio account must have the INTEGRATION RBAC permission. See the RBAC permissions guide.
• Access Path: Go to Settings → Data Integration → Connection → Applications.

4. Step-by-step instructions

Step 1: View the list and create a new application

• Go to the Applications screen (the newest applications appear at the top of the list).
• Click + Add App.

Step 2: Enter application details

• Enter an application name (up to 50 characters; it must not duplicate an existing application name).
• Click Save.
• Mobio automatically generates the Application ID and Application Key.

Step 3: View details and generate a new key

• Click the application name to view its details and the list of API connections currently using this Application.
• In the Application Key field, Mobio masks the key by default. Click the eye icon to view it, or the copy icon to copy the key string for your developer.
• If you suspect the key has been exposed, click Generate New Key to replace it.

5. Operational Rules

• New label: A newly created application automatically gets a red “New” label at the top of the list. The label disappears either after a user first opens the application’s details or automatically 24 hours after creation.

6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: If I accidentally click Generate New Key, will that cause a problem?
  • A: It depends on the connector type. For Data-In Connectors, API requests sent from your system to Mobio will immediately fail with an “Invalid URL / Missing Credentials” error — your technical team must update the new key on the source side before requests succeed again. Data-Out Connectors (webhooks Mobio sends to your destination) are unaffected: Mobio automatically applies the new key on its end, with no manual action required.

7. Next Steps

Once you have a valid Application ID and Application Key, continue to Create Connector: API Type (Webhook) to configure your data source.